Amorously

//ˈæ.mə.ɹəs.li// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In an amorous or loving manner.

    "A unique anti-aphrodisiac was the heart of a turtle carried in a wolf's skin. It prevented a person from ever being tempted amorously."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in an amorous manner wordnet

Synonyms

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lovinglypassionatelytenderly

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"A unique anti-aphrodisiac was the heart of a turtle carried in a wolf's skin. It prevented a person from ever being tempted amorously."

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English amorously, amerously; equivalent to amorous + -ly.

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